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November 27, 2025
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By-Elections Underway in Nyamira County, 27 Candidates Vie for Three Wards

By-Elections Underway in Nyamira County, 27 Candidates Vie for Three Wards

A total of 27 candidates are contesting, with each ward attracting nine contestants. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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By-elections are currently underway in Nyamira County across Nyamaira, Ekerenyo, and Nyansiongo Wards to fill vacant County Assembly seats. A total of 27 candidates are vying for these positions, with voting proceeding smoothly under police supervision.

  • 27 candidates are contesting across three wards, with nine candidates per ward.
  • The vacancies were created by the passing of Elijah Osiemo, a successful petition against Denis Kebaso, and the resignation of Nyamira Assembly Speaker Thadeus Nyabaro.
  • Major political parties involved include the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), United Democratic Alliance (UDA), United Progressive Alliance (UPA), and Wiper Patriotic Front.

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